Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court has released a third batch of typical cases related to bride price disputes, aiming to unify the adjudication standards for such cases and respond to new situations and issues in judicial practice [1] - The court clarified that payments for housing and vehicles made with the intention of marriage can be treated according to bride price adjudication rules, considering local customs and the purpose of the payment [2] - A case involving a car payment was highlighted, where the court determined that the payment was made with the intention of marriage, thus qualifying as a bride price, and ordered a partial refund based on various factors [3] Group 2 - The court reiterated its stance against obtaining property through marriage, emphasizing that any party seeking property must return it if the marriage does not occur, and criminal liability may apply in cases of fraud [4] - In assessing bride price disputes, the court will consider not only whether a marriage registration occurred but also the background of the parties, their cohabitation circumstances, and any wrongdoing [4]

Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court reiterates its judicial stance against obtaining property through marriage, stating that in civil cases, the party requesting property must return the corresponding assets, and criminal behavior will be prosecuted [1] - To unify the adjudication standards for cases involving bride price disputes, the Supreme Court released a third batch of typical cases on January 9, emphasizing the need to assess whether there is an act of obtaining property through marriage by examining the parties' background, cohabitation, and fault [1][2] - In a case involving a "flash marriage," the court supported the request for divorce and return of the bride price, noting the short duration of cohabitation and the lack of a stable marital relationship [2] Group 2 - Another typical case involved fraudulent behavior, where an individual named Lu was found to have multiple marriage-related property disputes and was suspected of marriage fraud, leading to criminal prosecution [3] - Lu was found to have defrauded multiple individuals of over 630,000 yuan under the pretense of marriage, and the court ruled that such actions constituted a crime, resulting in imprisonment and fines [3] - The Supreme Court highlighted that individuals who defraud others under the guise of requesting bride prices not only need to compensate the victims but also face criminal liability, regardless of any prior civil judgments [3]